The Mercian Regional Football League was formed for the commencement of season 2012/13,and is based in the county of Shropshire. Member Clubs of the dissolved Shropshire County Premier League
transferred across to the new League. The only exception was Newport Town, who as Champions of the former League, were promoted to the West Midlands Regional League. Eight teams also transferred from
the former Telford Combination League, along with nine new teams, who were placed in Division One or Two.

The League has applied for Step 7 status for its Premier Division and awaits the Football Association decision through the FA Leagues Sanction Committee, to participate in the National League
System